Verbatim Portable SSD 256GB
Score: 60/100
SSK Portable SSD 256GB
Score: 53/100Rankings
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go 256 GB Portable SSD offers solid performance and a slim, lightweight design at a budget price, but it lacks premium features like hardware encryption and a rugged enclosure.
The SSK 256 GB Portable SSD delivers fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance in a lightweight aluminum enclosure, with broad compatibility but limited capacity and no built-in encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
625 MB/sbest | 550 MB/s | |
— | 500 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 116 g | 43 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 625 MB/s | 550 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 116 g | 43 g |
Form Factor | Portable SSD | Portable |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter | USB-A to USB-C, USB-C to USB-C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the ultra-slim profile, solid-state reliability and respectable speed at a budget-friendly price, though they note it does not match the premium performance or ruggedness of higher-end competitors.
Everyday users praise the compact size, ease of use and speed boost over HDDs, while recurring complaints focus on lower-than-advertised speeds, plastic housing and lack of built-in encryption.
Professional reviewers note performance comparable to premium models like the Samsung T5 while keeping costs low, praising the aluminum enclosure and dual cables but pointing out the lack of encryption as a drawback.
Everyday users rate the drive highly for speed and portability, though they mention the modest 256 GB size and occasional write-speed throttling.
“It's half the size of my old spinning drives... doesn't have moving parts so it seems like they should be fairly reliable.”
“Transferred 100GB of photos in under 4 minutes.”
“Perfect for backing up my Steam games and moving them to a new PC.”
